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The word canon comes from the Greek word kanon, which in turn is taken from the Hebrew word kaneh, meaning a reed or measuring stick. Later it came to refer to literature of acceptable standards, and then it came to mean the authoritative books accepted by a religious community. The term actually occurs in 2 […]

The word grace has to do with that which is wonderful and beautiful. Charis actually comes from the root word chairo {khah’-ee-ro} which is found another 77 times. It means to be glad and to rejoice exceedingly. Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice.” Surely as Christians we have ...